In the fast-paced and fickle world of fitness there’s always a new workout trend – but the latest has to be the quirkiest yet.
EMS training involves slipping into a bodysuit and having electrical impulses spread to each part of your body, exercising each muscle group, whist you perform lunges and squats.
According to the founders, it is scientifically proven to achieve fast, sustainable results that will start to boost your levels of fitness from the first time you use the equipment and can burn up to 3,000 calories over a 48-hour period.
A new fitness trend called EMS training involves slipping into a bodysuit and having electrical impulses spread to each part of your body, exercising each muscle group. It claims. Pictured Emily Furlow, from London
But does it work? We sent fitness fanatic, 27-year-old Emily Furlow, from London, to Exerceo Training to try it out.
Speaking ahead of the 25-minute session, which costs £50 for a one-to-one, Emily said: ‘Admittedly I was terrified when I first signed up to EMS. The thought of being plugged into a machine whilst electric shocks are activating my muscles freaked me out, however, I am always willing to try something new so I bit the bullet and signed up.’
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As the website explains, electric muscle stimulation is commonly used to repair and strengthen your muscles and joints. It is very popular with those recovering from injury because it places no strain on your joints or tendons. It can also help improve brittle bones.
This benefit is unique to EMS as it targets the muscle groups independently and the impulses themselves are transmitted directly onto the targeted muscles, bypassing the joints entirely.
As the website explains, electric muscle stimulation is commonly used to repair and strengthen your muscles and joints. It is very popular with those recovering from injury because it places no strain on your joints or tendons. Emily got hooked up to the machine and gave it a go
Whilst plugged into a machine she was instructed through a simple workout of squats, press-ups and mountain climbers
Upon arrival Emily had to put on skin-tight undergarments, which are specially made from 95 per cent breathable cotton, so that nothing will stand in the way of the electrodes as they power through your muscles.
On top of that, she pulled on what she hails ‘the most unflattering bulky suit’ that contains all the technology.
Whilst plugged into a machine she was instructed through a simple workout of squats, press-ups and mountain climbers.
‘During this, I was told the electricity would be turned up to as much as I could handle and that it shouldn’t “really hurt” but it might a “little bit”. I was apprehensive to say the least.’
Explaining the sensation, Emily said: ‘At first it just felt like pins and needles in my muscles, but the more electricity you can handle, the more they turn it up and your muscles get really powered up.
‘It was a weird sensation and like nothing I’ve felt before; in a way it was quite scary as you can’t control how much electricity is reaching your muscles.
‘For me, this was a good thing as I am not very good at saying no or giving up if it’s hurting too much until I physically couldn’t carry out the exercises as too much electricity was running through my muscles, so I was really put through my paces.
‘It felt like my muscles were completely depleted of all energy and my abs were killing.
‘The second day after I had done EMS I could barely move, so I had obviously done something right!’
Describing the experience, she said: ‘It was a weird sensation and like nothing I’ve felt before, in a way it was quite scary as you can’t control how much electricity is reaching your muscles’
So would Emily do it again? ‘Yes, absolutely,’ she said. ‘It’s especially ideal for those that find it hard to fit exercises in to your busy schedules (it claims that 25 minutes workout is equivalent to 90 minutes in a conventional gym)’
The company claims that after attending two 25-minute sessions a week in six weeks, the average body fat will decrease by around 4 per cent.
After 10 weeks, women apparently achieve a reduction of between 1.5 – 2cm in the waist and hips, whilst men achieve a reduction of between 2 – 2.5cm and increase their muscle size in their legs, chest, and arms by 1 – 2cm.
After 12 weeks, they say you’ll achieve weightloss of between 3-4kg, reduce your body fat ratio by up to 10 per cent and see a reduction of around 6-7cm in the waist, and 2cm in the upper arm.
So would Emily do it again? ‘Yes, absolutely,’ she said. ‘It’s especially ideal for those that find it hard to fit exercises into your busy schedules (it claims that 25 minutes workout is equivalent to 90 minutes in a conventional gym).
‘I did find my body started to get used to it after the fourth session and it would be interesting to see the difference with a strict programme in place, consistent with other workouts. They recommend you only do EMS three times a week maximum.
‘After my four sessions my glutes and abs definitely felt a lot tighter.’